Tom Coughlan Genealogy Research

About Tom Coughlan

Tom attained the National University of Ireland’s Certificate in Genealogy and Family History in 2008, but had already been engaged in personal research for almost a decade before that.

He began professional research in 2008, and in 2009 completed his studies and attained the National University of Ireland’s Diploma in Genealogy and Family History.

Since 2008, Tom has worked for many hundreds of clients, from around the globe, and has conducted research into families from almost every county of Ireland.

His special interest lies in County Leitrim research and he is always delighted to conduct projects where the focus is on that country.

Tom teaches Genealogy/Family History as an Adult Education class in Newpark College, offering both a beginners and an advanced course.

Between 2012 and 2014 Tom was part of the panel providing the Genealogical Advisory Service to the National Archives of Ireland and to the National Library of Ireland. Also in 2013, Tom was part of the team providing the free advisory service "The Kerry Genealogy Roadshow".

Tom has had several articles published in family history magazines such as Irish Roots, Family Tree Magazine and the Journal of the Genealogical Society of Ireland.